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> Here in the UK you just get pain relief, and are generally conscious for the procedure - though gas and air is available if it is uncomfortable. It caused me
by Shoue 6y ago
> Here in the UK you just get pain relief, and are generally conscious for the procedure - though gas and air is available if it is uncomfortable. It caused me no pain at all, was quick and easy and I'm pleased I went ahead with it.
Not necessarily, you can get the Good Stuff that knocks you out during the procedure in the UK (I have), but I'm not sure what the criteria are for getting it, if any.
- DanBC 6y agoFor England the Bowel Scope Screening Standard Operating Procedures are here. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/bowel-cancer-screening-bowel-scope-standard-operating-procedures https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/bowel-cancer-scre... > Entonox pain relief should be available at all sites where bowel scope screening is provided, as the procedure will be performed without sedation, unless a decision was made and documented at a best interest meeting about the appropriateness of performing the test with reasonable adjustments.